Britain Scotland Mobile Citi Target Banned cities Britain Scotland

Low emission zones launch in four Scottish cities as many older vehicles 'banned'

Reading now: 656
dailyrecord.co.uk

Glasgow, Edinburgh, Aberdeen and Dundee are introducing low emission zones (LEZs) beginning May 31 in a bid to improve air quality.

The new scheme means many older vehicles will be 'banned' from Scotland's busiest city centres. Drivers are warned that cars that fail to meet emission standards will not be able to drive within the zones.

If a non-compliant car enters a low emission zone, a penalty charge will be payable by the vehicle's registered keeper.Grace periods are in effect as enforcement - and fines - will begin on different dates in the four cities.Enforcement will not begin in Edinburgh, Aberdeen and Dundee for two years whilst Glasgow will apply a one-year grace period lasting through to May 31, 2023.

The Scottish Government says the aim of LEZs are to restrict access for the most polluting vehicles and protect public health.

Read more on dailyrecord.co.uk
The website starsalert.com is an aggregator of news from open sources. The source is indicated at the beginning and at the end of the announcement. You can send a complaint on the news if you find it unreliable.

Related News

DMCA